Veterinary Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, dependable, and enthusiastic professional to join our highly qualified team as a full-time veterinary assistant.

Responsibilities

• Aid with patient care and treatment
• Maintain inventory and stock
• Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests
• Maintain and disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administer medications under veterinarian/vet tech supervision
• Feed and bathe animals
• Answer phones
• Help clients with their pets

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience with veterinary appointments performing above duties
• Able to perform moderately physically demanding work, that requires a lot of lifting (up to 50 pounds), cleaning, and constant motion
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors

Qualifications

• Preferred: Veterinary Technician experience
• Flexible evenings and weekends

Skills

• Great work ethic
• Strong customer service skills
• Self-motivated
• Observant
• Team-focused
• Great sense of humor

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

The base hourly range for this position is $16-$18. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Hourly wage strongly dependent on experience!

Our hospital operates on a flexible schedule, offering 10 hour shifts, 8 hour shifts, day shifts, evening shifts, holidays, and weekends as needed.